I've been fearful of trying Kinski for a couple of years now due to the fact that it has been touted as a heavy animal and ganja scent when in actual fact it is so much more. Sure the castoreum is strong but totally unexpectedly... I adore it! Just a quick word on Kinski himself... a very troubled and strange man indeed. While I'm a fan of his work (Mainly due to Werner Hertzog) I find alleged aspects of his personal life utterly reprehensible and although some would argue irrelevant it can't help but taint my view of this fragrance. 'Feral Sensuality' says it all really the woodiest, most complex, animal fragrance out there! First thing that hits me is a fizzy, sharp labdanum with earthy and green vetiver. It's very musky the musk is great as it never gets too overpowering in the heart of the fragrance. It does have a slight weed feel to it but speaking as somebody who smoked their fair share it doesn't resemble dank fragrant sensi buds more like a wet earthy bush. The overriding vibe in this fragrance is the smokiness and lord knows there's an abundance of it! Just smells EXACTLY like a damp bonfire it's a brave brave thing and beautifully avant garde. If you thought Encre noire was smokey and woody Kinski is next level and makes EN look reserved compared to the rawness it possesses. The drydown is resinous and pure woodsy strength...with the animal nature too but not strong or unpleasant. In conclusion Kinski is totally bonkers! I can guarantee you won't smell anything else like it and I don't think there's any danger you will in the future either. It's a complex masterpiece that I really didn't think I'd like but just goes to show you can't judge a book by it's cover and there's no accounting for taste etc... I want to have it just because it's so weird and different but I have no idea when I'd wear it?

Marc Jacobs Men is soft, sweet and taps into something in me which I can't help but love. I like to think I'm into manly, dark, woody, peppery, spicy, incense etc... fragrances but give me something soft and playful like this and I revert to being a small child craving the sweet and comforting. Opening with a lovely fruity citrus and cardamom I was happy enough but then it reveals a fig based fragrance which is sweet and creamy probably due to the combination with Tonka bean. Fig is one of my favourite notes it would seem and I'd go as far as to say this is one of the best fig scents for men. (although it's very unisex) I have Fico di amalfi (soft, citrus fig) and love Philosykos (stark, green fig) but I don't think this is all that similar aside from it having fig as the centre piece. It's soft Like Fico but has a creamy coconut accord and gentle woods which set it apart in my opinion. Longevity is okay but not great and it doesn't really project all that much but smells great and the bottle is cool!

Yes!!! This fragrance is great. At long last something new and brave in the designer realm. In a week where Burberry Brit Rhythm has been being pushed to death by sales assistants this new release is a welcome relief. When I received a sample of Valentino Uomo the other day I wasn't holding out much hope of it being any good and was pleasantly suprised. More than just a gourmand this fragrance has depth, opening with an amazing fresh bergamot that lasts quite a while which is then joined by a creamy dark vanilla/patchouli type vibe. Then one of the clearest coffee notes I've ever smelled although it doesn't last long until becoming like an sweet creamy almond in the drydown but still surrounded by other dark notes like even a slight liqourice. It reminds me of a few fragrances Lolita Lempicka Au Masculin, AdP Mandorlo di sicilia, and Dior Eau noire. Oh just to speak to the Dior Homme vibe...it's definitely there! I distinctly smelled 'Lipstick' at one point which in and of itself was not like DH but the 'make up' smell is an obvious association. What an achievement this is after all that sensational gourmand type stuff and fresh italian Adp style citrus comes a sumptuous leather drydown which is creamy and a bit buttery/nutty...amazing! Longevity is excellent, projection is moderate but I think that's a good thing as it could get too much for some after a while. The bottle is pretty ridiculous in my opinion but I'll say this ...it's flamboyant and unique especially for a mans wardrobe. Valentino Uomo is full of surprises and restores my faith in trying to sniff everything new that comes out in the hopes it will be a gem.

Mippymuppett's review below is spot on, although I thought it was curious that Sheldrake is not mentioned as the perfumer here even though I just assumed it was his creation. It's true though even my favourite musicians/bands have made bad albums from time to time, if you have a such strong body of work it's hard to live up to that. This is fruity, floral, and pleasantly feminine scent although I was expecting something that smelled like plastic which would've been super brave if not my cup of tea.

Yeah I echo the reviews below really, Un bois vanille is one sweet fragrance! It has a depth though which I find very interesting and keeps it from being just another quality, niche vanilla. Christopher Sheldrake is a genius at putting complementary notes together and what a list in here surrounding vanilla with coconut and almond. The licorice plays an important role of keeping the sweetness at bay. A well balanced vanilla and yet another great fragrance from Serge Lutens.

Okay so it's ridiculously priced but lets just get past that gimmick and judge it on it's merits. It has real merits! Boy does this thing smell good and unique the note progression changes by the second right under your nose, a true sign of quality and complexity. No.1 is so complex in fact it's hard to pick out the notes Ylang ylang is distinctive in the top notes and sandalwood is obvious but the rest is a curious floral, amber and strong musk mixture. The drydown is nice and soft but deep and long lasting as you'd expect. I for one like No.1 because it's very interesting but I'm not crazy about it either. The unfortunate thing about the price it is another factor that it rules me out of ever buying it. It's above the threshold of what I deem to be exceptable for 50mls of fragrance but it's all relative if you love it and can afford it.

Amazing!!! What a great fragrance and possibly the best progression of any Creed. In this regard it reminds me of bois du Portugal the way the notes change throughout. Starts out with a blast of lemon and bergamot citrus which settles into a gorgeous juicy and long lasting mandarin orange note which is spiced with the roughness of ginger and dry yet refreshing tea in the heart. It then drys down after several hours to a tobacco and amazing leather which is not totally unexpected but really took me by surprise as it's not that evident in the first few hours. I'd read lots of lacklustre reviews about Tabarome not being as good as the original and all of that but who cares? I've never tried the vintage Tabarome and judging by how rare and expensive it is I probably never will, all I know is that this is yet another classic men's fragrance from Creed. Fresh, classic, long lasting what's not to like about this? My favourite Creed keeps changing and now this one is in the running.

I totally agree with jht4060 and the review below. Just to add ISO E SUPER smells almost like nothing on my skin, I know that's kinda the idea when olfactory fatigue kicks in others can still smell it but this fragrance is insane! I could see my skin glistening with oil after a hefty application and I can still barely smell it. You do get occasional wafts of a pleasant woody, musky smell kinda like paper almost if that makes sense? Very close to the skin almost acting as an enhancement to your natural pheromones. This doesn't work for me I'm afraid!

I've tried this time and time again and as such, not my first review but I feel I must pass comment once more. I've actually managed to get hold of samples of the entire line rather than trying them willy nilly to get down to the core of what they are and more importantly, are they worth having? My answer so far is a resounding "NO!" Anybody who has played around with these aroma chemicals knows that this perfume took little craft or skill to create and is a bit of a slap in the face to the unwitting consumer, who is paying well over the odds. I wouldn't mind so much if the Iso E Super was stronger, or worked on it's own, which in my opinion, it doesn't. The other school of thought is that this is a minimalist work in which Geza is allowing the single molecule to shine in all it's unadulterated glory. While at the same time he is educating the more general fragrance consumer with the new techniques and aroma chemicals used in modern perfumery. Well I know which side I'm firmly on. The only other aspect of my recent experimentation with Molecules, is other people's perception of these fragrances. Part of the problem is that they are barely detectable on my skin and maybe they smell amazing and are long lasting to others. (I've heard this can be the case.)

My girlfriend had tried the one JHaG fragrance I have which is 'Anyway' and liked it, so I got her a bucket load of samples from my good friends at Selfridges. I think she is well keen on the brand now and as such was excited to try Midnight Oud. When she did however, she was quite taken a back by the potency of the opening and didn't like it! In my opinion I thought it was excellent, a superb, unique and feminine Oud/rose combo with saffron patchouli and musk making a beautifully middle eastern vibe. I love saffron especially with oud but it's somewhat of an acquired taste and this has quite a lot in there. Anyway... She completely changed her mind after 20 mins or so as it dried down and settled on her skin, Midnight Oud started to work it's magic. After a few hours she was in love and said "I have to get this!" (Don't know if that was a hint?) Don't get me wrong I love Oud and rose and have lots of things similar but this just sets itself apart as more of a scent for the ladies. Great fragrance and the price is up there but not too bad.

Phew this one kinda saved the day on the 'fresh' set I bought in terms of taking things in a more manly direction. Don't get me wrong I like 'Flower of Immortality' and 'Water Calligraphy' but they're not exactly butch. Love tea fragrances and this is a real challenging one which opens with fresh citrus. The strange watery quality of bamboo actually has a unique smell to it that I'm quite familiar with...it's in here but just a hint an infusion perhaps? just a suggestion by the other notes.. cleverly done though. It does have a slight soapiness from the neroli but if this was too prominent I wouldn't like it, and thankfully it isn't. Basically it's kind of a figgy, tea with a hint of spice which is transparent enough to make it invigorating and not too heavy, perfect for summer. It's weird though be warned...I've not worn it enough times to be convinced that I love it yet but it can't be accused of being too similar to anything which makes for an interesting juice.